Sticking to watching the market every day has become a habit. The top gainers, top losers, and the candlestick charts of various coins—my eyes scan them over and over. Over time, I have a good sense of when certain coins will rise or fall, and at what price levels. Isn’t this what they call muscle memory?

Recently, I traded MYX, opening a long position at 4.86. I thought I could safely make a profit, but what happened? I exited at break-even, losing all the gains. I barely caught my breath and immediately opened a short position, only to face the same outcome—breaking even.

That moment made me realize that market intuition really can’t be trusted. Watching the charts every day, analyzing data daily, I felt like I understood the patterns. But when it came to real trading, I still got slapped in the face. The market’s temperament can be very unpredictable at times. Short-term fluctuations are basically just paying tuition fees.

But it’s not all in vain; at least I’m gradually understanding where my skill level is. Maybe this is the necessary path from a rookie to someone who knows the game.